Modeling and Simulation Data Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Modeling and Simulation Data Analyst to provide Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis support.  Location: Fort Meade, Maryland. 

 

Duties include:

• Use DCDC/JCC2/MAVEN data analytics applications to develop operationally relevant products for cyber defense.
• Collaborate with mission partners to understand inputs and requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions, and manipulate data analytics applications (utilizing APIs, scripting languages) to manage data pipelines.
• Develop cyber mission assurance focused dashboards, reports, visualizations, and alerts.
• Maintain documentation, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to security protocols. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

• Must be familiar with systems engineering, operations research, and object-oriented software coding experience (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB).

• Must have familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, and modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.

• Must have familiarity with analysis and creation of custom metrics within a discrete event simulator framework like AFSIM, be able to perform analysis with post-processing software (such as Python, R, Excel, etc.), and provide quantitative/qualitative answers to challenging, cyberspace systems-focused questions.

• Able to support shift work to include weekends
• U.S Citizenship Required.
• Active DOD TS SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized IA Cyber Security Certification such as Security+ 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.